The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office says it finished an investigation into whether a deputy acted properly when he shot and killed a dog while responding to a domestic call. However, the sheriff’s office would not reveal whether that deputy was punished and is withholding the results from the public.
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office says it finished an investigation into whether a deputy acted properly when he shot and killed a dog while responding to a domestic call.However, the sheriff’s office would not reveal whether that deputy was punished and is withholding the results from the public.Body camera footage from the March 26 incident shows a Kaufman County sheriff’s deputy responding to a domestic call at a home off Joyce Road around 6:45 a.m.
In a statement to FOX 4, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said "after a thorough investigation, the matter regarding the shooting incident involving a dog has concluded. However, we do not disclose disciplinary actions taken against employees. Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding accountability and ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved parties."Alex Del Carmen is associate dean of criminology at Tarleton State University.
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